50/50 Women of Influence with Marietta Rodriguez: Remember Who You Are. Remember Where You Came From.

Some careers are carefully planned. Others begin with one unexpected opportunity. In this episode of WAHNcast's 50 Over 50 Women of Influence series, fellow honorees Babbie Jaco and Diana McIver sit down with Marietta Rodriguez, President and CEO of NeighborWorks America, to explore the journey that took her from first-time homebuyer to one of affordable housing's most respected leaders. Marietta shares how mentors, volunteer opportunities, and a willingness to say "yes" shaped a career she never expected, why affordable housing needs the next generation of passionate leaders, and why purpose often reveals itself when we stay open to unexpected paths. The conversation comes full circle with the advice her father gave her years ago, words that continue to guide her leadership today: "Remember who you are. Remember where you came from." It's a conversation about purpose, perspective, and paying it forward for the generations of women who will follow.